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Trends & traditions: Fall Arts Preview in museums & galleries 2024

Trends & traditions: Fall Arts Preview in museums & galleries 2024

  • by Robert Brokl
  • Sep 3, 2024

From SFMOMA embracing sports, to the more traditional show of American masterpieces at the de Young, and the Oakland Museum melding popular culture and politics in "Calli Americas," fine arts offer plenty this fall.

Costumes are key to 'The Cher Show'

Costumes are key to 'The Cher Show'

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jun 11, 2024

As wardrobe supervisor for the national touring company of "The Cher Show," at the Curran Theatre June 19-23, John Beltre oversee a wardrobe of more than 450 costumes composed of thousands of individual garments, accessories and jewelry.

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Sep 25, 2023

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

Project Nunway: The Sisters' sartorial celebration returns

Project Nunway: The Sisters' sartorial celebration returns

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 16, 2023

Holy haute couture! The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's popular Project Nunway fashion show fundraiser returns May 26, and this time, the eleventh edition will be held in a former church, St. Joseph's Art Society.

Supreme Models: Vogue docuseries based on Marcellas Reynolds' book

Supreme Models: Vogue docuseries based on Marcellas Reynolds' book

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • Mar 7, 2023

Marcellas Reynolds' ravishing book, "Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion," is a must-have for true fashion addicts. And so is the Vogue documentary series inspired by his book.

Ty Hunter: fashion guru pens autobiography

Ty Hunter: fashion guru pens autobiography

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • Dec 20, 2022

The fashion and lifestyle book of the season has emerged. Mr. Ty Hunter has decided to grace the planet with "The Makeover From Within: Lessons in Hardship, Acceptance, and Self-Discovery," an autobiography that's also about style and aesthetics.

Len Handeland's 'Tales From the Chair'

Len Handeland's 'Tales From the Chair'

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 11, 2022

If you're looking for some light, fun reading, look no further than "Tales From the Chair: Adventures and Sordid Tales From my Life" in the Hair Business" by Len Handeland.

Couture caper: 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris'

Couture caper: 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris'

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Aug 23, 2022

We are all in need of a fairy tale for adults to lift up our spirits. Fortunately, Hollywood has given us a whimsical, enchanting one in "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris," based on the beloved 1958 Paul Gallico novel.

Kodo Nishimura's 'This Monk Wears Heels'

Kodo Nishimura's 'This Monk Wears Heels'

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Aug 16, 2022

Kodo Nishimura, who describes himself as both ancient and trendy, seems determined to upend any expectations or limits in his mission to promote Buddhist teachings while inspiring people with beauty and fashion.

Road to the Runway: trans models in new docu-series

Road to the Runway: trans models in new docu-series

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Aug 2, 2022

"Trans is beautiful," says Cece Asuncion in the first episode of "Road to the Runway," a six-episode documentary series premiering on HereTV August 5. Twenty trans models compete in Slay Model's annual model search.

Fashion's fall: 'House of Gucci's scene-stealing cast led by Lady Gaga

Fashion's fall: 'House of Gucci's scene-stealing cast led by Lady Gaga

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Nov 23, 2021

The Italian fashion dynasty are the stars of the new Ridley Scott film 'House of Gucci,' based on the Sara Gay Forden nonfiction book. Heralded as one of the best movies of 2021, it is decidedly not that, but more of a glitzy melodrama.

Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love Opening Day is October 23

Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love Opening Day is October 23

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Oct 19, 2021

Join us as we honor the life and legacy of Black fashion designer Patrick Kelly with an all-day celebration at the de Young museum on Saturday, October 23!

Halston: the Saint of Seventh Avenue

Halston: the Saint of Seventh Avenue

  • by Cornelius Washington
  • Jun 22, 2021

If you watched the new Netflix dramatized limited series, or the Amazon Prime documentary on fashion icon Halston, consider this rumination on those heady days when glamour created by a gay man ruled.

Glitter Worthy shop features drag swag

Glitter Worthy shop features drag swag

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 29, 2020

In the much-needed spirit of buying local, check out and fill your cart with Glitter Worthy's fun array of gifts created with local drag performers, illustrators and photographers, including new works by Gooch.